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Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$450,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable forest management and wood product utilization in California, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses involved in the forest products sector.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based high-growth companies and startups for the development and commercialization of advanced technologies, fostering innovation and economic growth in the state.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for individuals, nonprofits, and organizations to undertake projects that protect and restore Nebraska's natural environment through various initiatives like habitat conservation, water protection, and waste management improvements.

Environment
Nonprofits
Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children ; Families - ACYF/FYSB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in underserved states and territories to implement educational programs that encourage youth aged 10 to 19 to avoid non-marital sexual activity and promote healthy life choices.

Youth
Nonprofits
Advancing Research Careers through Mentoring Networks (ARCMN) (UE5 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the creation of mentoring networks that help early-stage scientists develop their research careers through education and professional skill-building activities.

Health
State governments
FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab Program
$5,000
Accion Opportunity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This program provides funding and resources to U.S.-based small businesses selling packaged products, helping them develop e-commerce skills and grow their online sales.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
South Mountain Partnership Flex Grants
$2,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale community projects in Pennsylvania's South Mountain region, focusing on enhancing outdoor access and engagement, particularly for diverse communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based institutions and organizations in conducting preparatory research to improve health outcomes in Native American communities through culturally appropriate and community-engaged interventions.

Education
State governments
Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2027

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that enhance training in innovative research methods for behavioral and social sciences, targeting a wide range of organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Education
State governments
Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based organizations to establish and sustain open-source ecosystems that support collaborative development of software, hardware, and data platforms for broad societal impact.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II Programs
$1,250,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to small businesses and startups that have previously received NSF Phase I awards, helping them advance their innovative research into market-ready products and services.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Dual-Use University Accelerator Challenge
$500,000
Defense Innovation Unit
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant supports early-stage university-affiliated startups developing dual-use technologies that can benefit both commercial markets and the Department of Defense, providing funding, mentorship, and resources to help them engage with defense opportunities.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Infection Prevention Liaison Program
$450,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to healthcare organizations in Illinois to improve infection prevention and control practices in long-term care facilities and acute care settings, promoting health equity and effective healthcare measures.

Health
Nonprofits
BizSprint San Juan Program
Contact for amount
Arrowhead Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides free educational resources and personalized support to aspiring and existing food industry entrepreneurs in San Juan County, New Mexico, to help them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Leveraging Nursing Research to Advance Healthy School Environments for All
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in conducting research to improve health and educational outcomes for youth by creating healthier school environments.

Health
State governments
NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative educational projects that inspire pre-college students to pursue careers in STEM, particularly in biomedical and behavioral sciences, through engaging activities in both classroom and informal settings.

Education
State governments
Recycling Market Development Grants
$500,000
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indiana municipalities, non-profits, businesses, and educational institutions to improve recycling efforts and reduce waste in the state.

Community Development
City or township governments
Quantum Characterization, Calibration, and Control (QC3)
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 26, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides funding for research institutions and organizations to develop advanced techniques for improving the performance and reliability of quantum computing systems, specifically targeting applications in national defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and test culturally relevant health interventions to improve health outcomes in Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability.

Health
State governments
UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge
$125,000
Innovation Works
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to social entrepreneurs developing technology-driven solutions for pressing societal issues, with separate tracks for early-stage and advanced-stage ventures.

Community Development
Small businesses